I love new catalogs.
I'm interested in reading:
Into the Woods, by Lyn Gardiner -- The description mentions a "decaying mansion", an "indolent mother", "sweet-filled orphanages" and kidnappers. Worth a try at the very least.
Lawn Boy, by Gary Paulsen -- I admit it. The cover art (which doesn't seem to be available online, sorry) sold me. And, well, read the description. I foresee hilarity.
Sammy Keyes and the Wild Things, by Wendelin Van Draanen -- Eeeeeeeeeeeee! A new Sammy Keyes book. I am SO there. This one involves Sammy on a camping trip gone wrong. I hope she's got Holly the Survivalist with her -- though it's tempting to hope for Sammy and Heather Acosta stranded in the wilderness together, too...
Pure Dead Frozen, by Debi Gliori -- I need to catch up on the Strega-Borgia books. A new one is the perfect excuse. It comes out in August, so no link yet. (That I could find.)
The Rising Star of Rusty Nail, by Lesley M.M. Blume -- Set in the fifties, small town, quirky characters, I like the cover art... and a FAB title. So I'll give it a try.
Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature, by Robin Brande -- It looks like they're going to push this one hard, which usually results in an appearance of my Ornery Streak, but I'm going to read this one -- I haven't come across much (can't think of any, actually) YA fiction that deals with intelligent design.
A Field Guide to High School, by Marissa Walsh -- I like the cover... which doesn't seem to be available online.
The Decoding of Lana Morris, by Laura & Tom McNeal -- I've read two of their books. One I loved, the other... well, not so much. But I loved Crushed so much that I'll definitely try this one.
Prom Dates from Hell, by Rosemary Clement-Moore -- Hmmm... Looks kind of Devilish-ish. But if it involves high school and the devil, I'll read it.
Not usually into the picture books, but this one has a Maine theme, so I'll keep an eye out for it. I'm pretty sure I'll either love it or hate it.
Yikes. I didn't even start going through the paperbacks.
I CAN"T WAIT FOR SAMMY KEYES! I'm absolutely obsessed with Casey Acosta, if he was real I'd marry him. :D Ooooo, Sammy and Casey lost in the woods! I actually really want Billy Pratt to be in this book he's pretty cool but not as cool as Casey. ;)
Posted by: Shrieky | 16 November 2006 at 05:06 PM
Oh, I love the title of the Maine-based picture book!
Posted by: Nancy | 16 November 2006 at 05:15 PM